The Attractions Group Podcast

s6, e002- Post Mortem of ArieForce One & where it could fly next | the Attractions Group Podcast

  In Season 6, Episode 002 of The Attractions Group Podcast, hosts David Detling and Clete Reinberger dive deep into a post-mortem breakdown of ArieForce One following the unexpected closure of Fun Spot America Atlanta. As one of Rocky Mountain Construction’s (RMC) premier hybrid thrill machines, ArieForce One’s sudden shutdown leaves a massive question mark

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s5, e038: Sondra Shannon, Gatemaster Technology CEO and Podcast Host | the Attractions Group Podcast

Season 5, Episode 039 Ever wonder what it takes to manage millions of guest interactions seamlessly? In this episode of The Attractions Group Podcast, David Detling and Clete Reinberger sit down with Sondra Shannon, CEO of Gatemaster Technologies and host of “LIVE with Sondra,” to unlock the future of ticketing, guest experience, and attractions tech.

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s5, e037- Inside Dollywood: Eugene Naughton on Leadership, Guest Experience, and “Night Flight” Expedition 2026

Season 5, Episode 037 Join the Attractions Group Podcast for an exclusive deep dive with Eugene Naughton, President of The Dollywood Company. In this episode, Eugene shares the “secret sauce” behind Dollywood’s world-class guest experience, their industry-leading 93% host retention rate, and the highly anticipated 2026 opening of Night Flight Expedition. Matt Miller (America’s Theme

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s5, E036- President & CEO of Holiday World, Matt Eckert talks about 2026!

This episode of “The Attractions Group Podcast” features an interview with Matt Eckert, the President and CEO of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, who stops by to talk about 2026. The hosts, David and Clete, begin by discussing recent roller coaster rankings from USA Today, sharing their own strong (and sometimes humorous) opinions on the

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